Are you prepared to invest in your future at SCAD? Imagine receiving personalized support from professors and advisors tailored to your career aspirations. Now, picture navigating this journey among thousands of peers, making individual attention seem like a distant dream. Unfortunately, this scenario reflects the current state at SCAD. Described as lightly selective, SCAD's lax admissions policy poses significant challenges for students. 

At the core of SCAD's admissions dilemma lies the absence of a portfolio requirement. While institutions like the California College of Arts and RISD prioritize portfolios to assess students' creativity and fundamental skills, SCAD's approach lacks this crucial element. How can SCAD truly understand you and your art without a portfolio?

Moreover, the housing crisis exacerbates the situation. Despite fulfilling all requirements, many upcoming sophomores face uncertainty about securing housing. This disparity between expectation and reality underscores the urgent need for change.

Fortunately, a solution is within reach: signing a petition to implement a portfolio requirement for SCAD admissions. This petition aims to address multiple issues:

Reducing Admissions: By introducing a portfolio requirement, SCAD can reduce the influx of students, alleviating the housing shortage and enhancing the quality of education.
Focusing on Fundamentals: Emphasizing fundamental skills ensures that students admitted to SCAD possess a strong artistic foundation, enhancing the overall academic environment.
Showcasing Originality: A portfolio allows applicants to showcase their unique style and creativity, enriching the diversity of perspectives within the SCAD community.

A portfolio requirement would also reduce the insanely high drop out rate for the freshman classes at SCAD by getting ahead of the issue and refine the student body by weeding out those who aren't fit for the environment in advance, rather than when they are all settled in. 

The impact of portfolio requirements on admissions is evident when comparing acceptance rates:

RISD admitted 888 students with a 19% acceptance rate.
Ringling College of Art and Design welcomed 1,705 students.
SCAD accepted a staggering 3,652 freshmen in the 2023-24 academic year, exacerbating housing shortages and overcrowded classrooms.

Imagine a SCAD where personalized attention isn't just a promise but a reality. Introducing a portfolio requirement is the first step towards achieving this vision. By signing this petition, you're not just advocating for change; you're shaping the future of SCAD. Let's buzz with purpose and bee the change we wish to see. Sign the petition today!